Archive for March 23, 2017
West Georgia Technical College Adding Cybersecurity Program
In response to the growing need for data security worldwide, West Georgia Technical College is stepping up its cybersecurity education. West Georgia Tech will add a Cybersecurity specialization to its Computer Information Systems degree program this summer. Dr. Gary Perry, who wrote his dissertation on cybersecurity, will serve as instructor. “I’m looking forward to taking…
Read MoreDouglas County Sales Tax Increases to 7% on April 1st
The sales tax in Douglas County will increase to 7 percent on April 1st. The Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) approved by the voters will go into effect on that day. The SPLOST referendum was held November 8, 2016. The SPLOST will last for 6 years, and the projected $160 million in revenues…
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